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CIBC Innovation Banking

Investor

CIBC Innovation Banking

Toronto, ON, Canada

Corporate VC, Venture Debt · All stages / Venture Debt · Agtech, AI, Cybersecurity

Strategic advice, cash management, and flexible capital to innovation companies. 750+ technology and life sciences clients supported, financing $1M to $100M+. Capital call lines to VC firms across North America and Europe.

Type
Corporate VC, Venture Debt
Stage
All stages, Venture Debt
AUM
US$8700M
Other offices
Montreal · Vancouver · US offices · London UK
Source
The 50: Canadian VC Ecosystem Guide 2026

Investment thesis

Strategic advice, cash management, and flexible capital to innovation companies. 750+ technology and life sciences clients supported, financing $1M to $100M+. Capital call lines to VC firms across North America and Europe.

What makes them unique

25 years specialized lending experience. CIBC market cap $80B+, $1T+ AUM.

Team

  • Paul McKinlay (VP & Co-Head)
  • Amy Olah (MD, Head of Canadian & US West Coast Venture Banking)